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Forum: 4x4 01-30-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
Ah got it. Well it's a big project even if you...

Ah got it. Well it's a big project even if you act as the general contractor so to speak. Time is money and even though I didn't do the install it was still a huge time sink plus doing all the...
Forum: 4x4 01-29-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
Well geez I wouldn't be so apologetic. I could...

Well geez I wouldn't be so apologetic. I could easily see it adding up to $5k with installation. Just setting up the gears properly is $300 in labor. Shock mounts need to be moved and the spring...
Forum: 4x4 01-28-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
This is pretty much what I did but I sourced 35...

This is pretty much what I did but I sourced 35 spline axles from Dutchman cut to length for $350. I re-used the same spacers that were on my SF and also did new bearings and internals in the diff. ...
Forum: 4x4 11-29-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
My vote would be Timken followed by SKF. Napa...

My vote would be Timken followed by SKF. Napa premium is usually sourced from SKF and they also quite possibly make the OEM assembly. My understanding is there's a chance that bearings from either...
Forum: 4x4 11-28-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
Not sure if it will help but there's some spring...

Not sure if it will help but there's some spring perch and drive shaft info in this recent thread regarding a sterling in a van. Just put a Sterling 10.5 into my van - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums...
Forum: 4x4 11-17-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
Sure you can buy the bar bones Sterling for $3k...

Sure you can buy the bar bones Sterling for $3k plus shipping but you gain exactly what?

~no locker
~extra load capacity (6500 vs 9750 GAWR)
~slightly wider WMS-WMS. No need for spacers...
Forum: 4x4 11-16-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
One thing to consider on using the D60 out of a...

One thing to consider on using the D60 out of a van is the spring perch is the same. Probably not so on the Sterling.
Forum: 4x4 11-15-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
I'm converting to 08+ bigger brakes here soon but...

I'm converting to 08+ bigger brakes here soon but geez the difference in $$ between 17" and 18" wheels is substantial...~$400 for a set of 5. Is it that big a deal to squeeze a 17" wheel on there? ...
Forum: 4x4 11-14-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
I'm no expert either but with the vehicle weight...

I'm no expert either but with the vehicle weight supported by the spindle, spacers are not part of an axle shaft that is possibly being bent like on a semi-float. The load is torsional and the axle...
Forum: 4x4 11-14-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,810
Posted By JoeH
I have no idea what the wms-wms is on a Quigley...

I have no idea what the wms-wms is on a Quigley but more than likely you have spacers on your rear SF dana 60. If your FF axle is also a D60 your going to need the same spacers to match the track...
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